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Algarve

Vila Nova De Cacela

Castro Marim Castle – View of the fortress loop from Cacela Velha

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Portugal

Algarve

Vila Nova De Cacela

Castro Marim Castle – View of the fortress loop from Cacela Velha

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Castro Marim Castle – View of the fortress loop from Cacela Velha

02:35

42.6km

290m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 21.8 km for 68 m

After 22.2 km for 168 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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21.9 km

Castro Marim Castle

Highlight • Castle

In the heart of the Algarve, perched on a hill on the right bank of the Guadiana River, Castro Marim Castle holds centuries of history and battles. Although human presence …

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22.3 km

Nice view to the north of Castro Marim, the Castello de Castro Marim, the cable-stayed bridge over the border river Rio Guadiana, to the east of Spain and to the south of the Reserva Natural do Sopal.

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22.4 km

Igreja Matriz de Castro Marim

Highlight • Religious Site

The two forts are, well, ok. The place is much nicer to visit. The church in the photo, for example, or some side streets nearby. It's worth just walking around a bit

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22.7 km

View of the fortress

Highlight • Castle

Just above the road is this old fortress just before Castro Marim

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24.2 km

Iron Statue of the Cyclist

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Nice rest area on the bike path with a statue of a cyclist

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29.0 km

Salt Pans of the Reserva Natural do Sapal de Castro Marim e Vila Real de Santo António

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An important natural product is extracted from the sea's saltwater here. Only through the power of the elements, sun and wind, which evaporate the water in the saltworks' shallow basins, …

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36.2 km

Traditional Windmill

Highlight • Monument

It has something of romance, the windmill of ancient times, olive trees ......

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40.5 km

View of Cacela Velha and the Ria Formosa

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cacela Velha is a small and unique historical place, bordered to the south by a fortress and to the east and west by the parish cemetery overlooking the Ria Formosa.

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42.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.8 km

8.69 km

3.28 km

1.50 km

1.07 km

290 m

Surfaces

29.0 km

4.51 km

3.24 km

2.66 km

2.36 km

915 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

31°C

18°C

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Castro Marim Castle – View of the fortress loop from Cacela Velha

Castro Marim Castle

Forte de São Sebastião

Igreja Matriz de Castro Marim

View of the fortress

Iron Statue of the Cyclist

Salt Pans of the Reserva Natural do Sapal de Castro Marim e Vila Real de Santo António

Traditional Windmill

View of Cacela Velha and the Ria Formosa

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